Chemistry-(general)
NEET Chemistry (general) MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11
Which of the following statements about hydrocarbons and their structural isomers is correct?
A
C5H12 has three chain isomers, while C4H10 has two chain isomers.
B
C5H12 can only be represented by branched structures.
C
All alkanes have only one structural isomer regardless of the number of carbon atoms.
D
Chain isomers can only occur in cyclic hydrocarbons.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
As noted, C5H12 indeed has three chain isomers, while C4H10 has two chain isomers, demonstrating the concept of structural isomerism in alkanes.
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